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15 Best Historical Tours In South India

South India’s best days out.

The 15 most popular historical tours in South India, gathered on one page. What each one is really like on the day, how long it runs, what it costs and who you book it through.

15 Best Historical Tours In South India

Experience Bangalore - City Tour, Authentic Food & market (Food/Culture/History) - Bull Temple and Dravidian architecture you can actually see
Bangalore, Bangalore City Tours, City Tours, Food, Food & Drink, Historical Tours, Markets, Shopping Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Experience Bangalore – City Tour, Authentic Food & market (Food/Culture/History)

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1.Experience Bangalore – City Tour, Authentic Food & market (Food/Culture/History)

Bangalore city tour with Lalbagh gardens, temples, Bangalore Palace, government sights, and KR Market food stops plus lunch and hotel pickup.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“What an adventure and experience! Highly recommend. Took this tour while my partner had to work in town. My guide was engaging, knowledgeable, entertaining and thoughtful. I adored the market the most, excited in every sense - sight, Read more”

156 reviewsFrom $65.00by Adventuresome

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Georgetown heritage walking tour in Chennai about the founding of Chennai - Group size, meeting point, and how to plan your timing
Chennai, Chennai City Tours, Historical Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Georgetown heritage walking tour in Chennai about the founding of Chennai

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2.Georgetown heritage walking tour in Chennai about the founding of Chennai

Walk George Town’s colonial landmarks in Chennai—Fort St. George, St. Mary’s, Madras High Court, Armenian Church—small-group and guide-led.

★ 5.0

“A very interesting tour , tailored to our interests. Would have preferred less time in the museum however as I had just spent the afternoon in another museum!”

144 reviewsFrom $50.00by 5 Senses Walks Chennai

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Kochi Tour Guide -A Heritage walking tour in Fort kochi and Mattancherry ! - Stop-by-Stop: Chinese Fishing Nets and Early European Churches
Fort Kochi & Mattancherry Tours, Guided, Historical Tours, Kochi, Kochi City Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Kochi Tour Guide -A Heritage walking tour in Fort kochi and Mattancherry !

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3.Kochi Tour Guide -A Heritage walking tour in Fort kochi and Mattancherry !

Fort Kochi and Mattancherry heritage walk with Chinese fishing nets, churches, Dutch cemetery, palace, Jewish sites, and spice market.

★ 5.0

“We had a wonderful walk through Fort Kochi with Biju. Biju is really knowledgeable, passionate and enthusiastic about his city. We learnt lots and would highly recommend if you’re after an interesting and insightful historic walk around Fort Kochi. Thank you”

143 reviewsFrom $15.00by Biju's Tours

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Fort Cochin Heritage Tour by The Kochi Heritage Project - Where you start and finish (and how that shapes the walk)
Fort Kochi & Mattancherry Tours, Historical Tours, Kochi, Temple & Heritage Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Fort Cochin Heritage Tour by The Kochi Heritage Project

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4.Fort Cochin Heritage Tour by The Kochi Heritage Project

Fort Kochi heritage walk with Chinese fishing nets, Portuguese and Dutch links, Ayurveda stories, coffee and snacks, ending on Princess Street. 2-3 hours.

★ 5.0

“It was a thoroughly enjoyable and an incredible learning experience. Johann, the storyteller, was passionate, authentic (hailing from Fort Kochi) and clearly done a lot of research on this theme.”

85 reviewsFrom $27.96by The Kochi Heritage Project

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World heritage Somnathpur sculptures and Talakadu temple mystery - Talakadu Panchalinga Temples: the “mystery” part is the way the site reads
Bangalore, Historical Tours, Temple & Heritage Tours, Tour Reviews

World heritage Somnathpur sculptures and Talakadu temple mystery

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5.World heritage Somnathpur sculptures and Talakadu temple mystery

Private day trip from Bangalore to Somnathpur and Talakadu: UNESCO Chennakesava carvings, Keertinarayana temples, lunch included.

★ 5.0

“The temple at Somnathpur is just spectacular! This was by far the highlight of our day! Our tour guide Divakar was very knowledgeable, kind, patient and fun! Thank you Div for being so thoughtful and delivered a Greta experience for us !”

79 reviewsFrom $130.00by 5 Senses Walks

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2 days Private tour of Hampi world heritage site from Bangalore by car - Virupaksha Temple: the eleven-storey tower and the river inside
2-Day Experiences, Bangalore, Bangalore City Tours, Historical Tours, Private, Temple & Heritage Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

2 days Private tour of Hampi world heritage site from Bangalore by car

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6.2 days Private tour of Hampi world heritage site from Bangalore by car

A 2-day private Hampi getaway from Bangalore by car with a pro guide, temple entry fees, hotel stay, and a fast start to the ancient Vijayanagara sites.

★ 5.0

“This is an excellent tour. Hampi is a wonderfully historical site. It would be easy to spend several days there. This tour provides a great introduction and covers all of the most important sites. My driver Mohan conveyed me safely and comfoRead more”

75 reviewsFrom $330.00by Five Senses Tours

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See Bangalore through my eyes (Cultural / Historical / Walking Tour) - Pickup at UB City24 and the private-vehicle rhythm
Bangalore, Bangalore City Tours, Historical Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

See Bangalore through my eyes (Cultural / Historical / Walking Tour)

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7.See Bangalore through my eyes (Cultural / Historical / Walking Tour)

Small-group Bangalore tour with a guide: Bangalore Fort, Kote Venkataramana Temple, Bangalore Palace and KR Market, private pickup.

★ 5.0

“What a great tour of Bangalore by Sherwin! His choice of attractions was perfect, he was flexible with the plan and had great stories to tell about each site. Very recommended tour - thank you!”

60 reviewsFrom $50.00by Roaming Connection

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Old Bangalore Historical Walk thro Palace, Temples, Fort & Market - Stop 2: Kote Venkataramana Temple, stone carvings, and myth on the walls
Bangalore, Bangalore City Tours, Historical Tours, Markets, Shopping Tours, Temple & Heritage Tours, Tour Reviews, Walking Tours

Old Bangalore Historical Walk thro Palace, Temples, Fort & Market

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8.Old Bangalore Historical Walk thro Palace, Temples, Fort & Market

Walk old Bangalore’s Tipu Palace, temples, fort ruins, and busy markets in 3–4 hours with a licensed guide and included monument entry.

★ 5.0

“This was a perfect 3-4 hour tour hitting a perfect mix of temples, palaces, and markets. Only had a few hours during a recent work trip and wanted to see some of the main historical and cultural parts of Bangalore and this tour was absolutRead more”

60 reviewsFrom $22.38by Bangalore and Beyond

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4Hr Experiential Tour of Hyderabad's Historic & Cultural Old City - How hotel pickup actually helps (more than you think)
City Tours, Historical Tours, Hyderabad, Hyderabad Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

4Hr Experiential Tour of Hyderabad’s Historic & Cultural Old City

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9.4Hr Experiential Tour of Hyderabad’s Historic & Cultural Old City

4-hour private Hyderabad Old City tour with hotel pickup, tuk-tuk, Irani chai, and key sights like Charminar and Mecca Masjid.

★ 4.5

“The guide never came as agreed. I called to the service, they said that they did not have a booking confirmation!! I had a clear confirmation in e-mail and the money was billed from credit card. It was the only possible time for me as I was on a hectic business trip so changing time…”

53 reviewsFrom $86.00by Hyderabad Garuda Tourism

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Mesmerising Hyderabad Heritage Cultural Tour with Ethnic lunch - Qutb Shahi Tombs: architecture that rewards slow looking
Historical Tours, Hyderabad, Hyderabad Tours, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours

Mesmerising Hyderabad Heritage Cultural Tour with Ethnic lunch

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10.Mesmerising Hyderabad Heritage Cultural Tour with Ethnic lunch

Full-day Hyderabad heritage with Golconda Fort, Charminar, Nizams palaces, Laad Bazaar shopping, and included dum biryani lunch.

★ 5.0

“I was looking for a day tour and there were lots of options. I am glad I found this listing, it was a good price and offered great value! Unlike other tours, all necessary entrance fees were included with our booking, even a yummy biryani lunch fRead more”

51 reviewsFrom $135.00by Hyderabad by locals

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Bangalore Heritage Walk - Private Walking tour - Bangalore Fort: City Defense and a British–Tipu Story
Bangalore, Bangalore City Tours, Historical Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Bangalore Heritage Walk – Private Walking tour

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11.Bangalore Heritage Walk – Private Walking tour

A private walking tour through old Bangalore: fort history, the biggest flower market, a dosa stop, and Tipu’s summer palace.

★ 5.0

“Our guide, Deepti, is an absolutely wonderful young woman — knowledgeable, well-prepared, so friendly and cheerful, nether I nor my companions can say enough about her and our walk. We learned so much about this great and thriving Read more”

47 reviewsFrom $67.00by Yours Truly India

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Heritage Walk with HiTea at Falaknuma Palace - Entering Taj Falaknuma Palace: the “Nizams in real rooms” feeling
Historical Tours, Hyderabad, Hyderabad Tours, Tour Reviews, Walking Tours

Heritage Walk with HiTea at Falaknuma Palace

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12.Heritage Walk with HiTea at Falaknuma Palace

Sip hi-tea atop Hyderabad’s Falaknuma Palace on a small-group heritage walk with an art historian, city views, and afternoon snacks.

★ 4.5

“If you are visiting Hyderabad, Faluknuma Palace is a must see not only for its grandeur but also to enjoy the Afternoon tea in one of its restaurants. The service is impeccable and so is the food. I made the booking thru the Travel Agency HyRead more”

45 reviewsFrom $94.00by Hyderabad Garuda Tourism

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Exploring Mylapore: A Cultural & Historical Walking Tour - Where to Meet in Mylapore, and How the Route Flows
Chennai, Chennai City Tours, Historical Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Exploring Mylapore: A Cultural & Historical Walking Tour

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Hyderabad : Old City Walking Tour, Captivates 400+ Years History - Badshahi Ashurkhana: mourning space tied to Ashura and the Qutb Shahis
City Tours, Historical Tours, Hyderabad, Hyderabad Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Hyderabad : Old City Walking Tour, Captivates 400+ Years History

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14.Hyderabad : Old City Walking Tour, Captivates 400+ Years History

3–4 hour Old City walk in Hyderabad: Charminar, Mecca Masjid, Laad Bazaar and Chowmahalla Palace. Pickup and mobile ticket.

★ 5.0

“This is a must for a first time visit to Hyderabad. I had a busy schedule during my visit, but this tour was perfect for a half day. I couldn’t believe how much we saw and the tour guide was absolutely amazing! Highly recommended.”

38 reviewsFrom $41.96by Hyderabad Heritage Tours

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1 day private tour of Hampi world heritage site in car with professional guide - Vijaya Vittala Temple and the stone chariot up close
1-Day Tours, Guided, Hampi, Historical Tours, Private, Temple & Heritage Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

1 day private tour of Hampi world heritage site in car with professional guide

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